Bill to facilitate equal Ramadan allowance submitted to parliament

The Bill on Amendment to the Employment Act to facilitate equality in the disbursement of Ramadan allowance has been submitted to the parliament.

The bill, submitted on behalf of the government by Dhuvaafaru MP Mohamed Ali, states that every employee must be assured minimum Ramadan allowance of MVR 3,000.

The Employment Act presently states that one-third of a person’s salary must be paid as Ramadan allowance, prior to the commencement of the month of Ramadan every year.

It adds that if one-third of the salary is less than MVR 2,000, the employee shall be paid MVR 2,000; and if one-third of the salary is higher than MVR 10,000, the employee shall be paid MVR 10,000.

Earlier, President Abdulla Yameen provided the funds lacking in the budget, for ensuring equality in the disbursement of Ramadan allowance.